Awards

On June 23, 2023, iQIYI, an innovative market-leading online entertainment service in China, received a total of 13 recognitions from its content and affiliated creators at the Magnolia Awards of the 28th Shanghai Television Festival (STVF) held in Shanghai. With iQIYI's drama series A Life Journey alone scoring five wins, iQIYI's strong performance at this year's STVF is yet another testament to the Company's market-leading ability in premium content production.

Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has named DDB Worldwide Network of the Year for 2023. DDB takes top honors after moving up two spots in the ranking, compared to 2022 and up five spots from 2021. In total, 19 offices contributed to winning a total of 89 trophies, the most of any agency network in the world, including 1 Grand Prix, 1 Titanium, 12 Gold, 25 Silver, and 50 Bronze Lions.

Shutterstock Studios, a division of Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE: SSTK) offering end-to-end solutions for global production, including photography, video, animation, virtual production and 3D needs, announced today it has won 15 awards across Gold, Silver and Bronze levels in the 44th Annual Telly Awards.

Yeoh was the Guest of Honor and Advisor at the global short film fest – one of the largest in the world – which received a record 3,533 submissions from 122 countries and regions.

MountainWest Capital Network (MWCN) announced it has selected Robert Redford, actor, filmmaker, and founder of Sundance Resort, Sundance Institute and Sundance Catalog to receive its 35th annual Entrepreneur of the Year award. Each year, MWCN recognizes entrepreneurs who create industry-shaping businesses in Utah, inspire others with their entrepreneurial vision and give back to the community.

MTV today revealed Jennifer Coolidge will be honored with the "Comedic Genius" Award at the 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards LIVE on Sunday, May 7 at 8PM ET/PT.

Supersized ONE-NIGHT global event airs LIVE from Barker Hangar in Los Angeles on Sunday, May 7th at 8PM ET/PT. Top Gun: Maverick, Stranger Things, The Last of Us, The White Lotus and Wednesday lead scripted nominations. Jersey Shore Family Vacation, RuPaul's Drag Race, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and Vanderpump Rules lead unscripted nominations. Fan voting now open at vote.mtv.com through Monday, April 17.

The Praemium Erasmianum Foundation has awarded the Erasmus Prize 2023 to the South African comedian Trevor Noah (b. 1984). He receives the prize for his inspired contribution to the theme 'In Praise of Folly,' named after Erasmus's most famous book, which is filled with humour, social criticism and political satire. With his sharp-minded, mocking yet inclusive political comedy, Noah, in the eyes of the jury, upholds the 'Erasmian Spirit.'

We are very pleased to announce a close connection to one of the winners in the category of BEST ACTOR. The actor we are referring to is Douglas Vermeeren.